A Hemba Commemorative Portrait of a Chief (Singiti)
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Description
A carved wooden male effigy with classic facial style, and overall form, deep well handled surface patina and signs of age and weathering. The Hemba would commission such portraits of deceased chiefs when visited in a dream by the chiefs spirit. The figure measures 21 inches tall. Provenance: The Robert Banks collection, MD.
Condition
Fair, well handled and worn
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A Hemba Commemorative Portrait of a Chief (Singiti)
Estimate $500 - $800
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